Lake Chad has shrunk to a tenth its size, with climate change one of the factors. This has a huge impact on the lives of people dependent on it for food and water. A local explains.

Charlotte Edmond 02 Dec 2019

Education and Skills

This is how and why teachers from low income countries need more support

One in two pupils worldwide do not pick up the basics of literacy or numeracy. But a new scheme in Nigeria shows how quickly this can change when teachers are given proper support.

Chaitra Murlidhar 22 Oct 2019

Nigeria

Why Nigeria's startups are the answer its healthcare system has been waiting for

Health-focused startups have become high-profile players in Nigeria after identifying gaps in the market, reflecting the positive future of health-tech companies across the continent.

Yomi Kazeem · Quartz 24 Jul 2019

Education and Skills

These Nigerian schools are teaching more in a term than they used to in a year. Here's how

In the Nigerian state of Edo, 20,000 children have returned to school since bold educational reforms began one year ago, according to the government.

Adesuwa Ifedi 24 Jun 2019

Nigeria

Three things Nigeria must do to end extreme poverty

Nigeria has more people living in poverty than any other country. Here are three steps the country's government must take to meet the first sustainable development goal of ending poverty

Muhammad Sani Abdullahi 21 Mar 2019

Africa

Nigeria: what Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election means for Africa’s biggest economy

Muhammudu Buhari has been re-elected as President of Nigeria after a first term focused on fighting corruption.

Iwa Salami · The Conversation 12 Mar 2019

Nigeria

Here are 5 security challenges Nigeria’s leader must tackle

With President Muhammadu Buhari re-elected for a second term, here are the problems Nigeria's leadership must address if the 'Giant of Africa' is to keep on growing.

Chizitera Njoku 28 Feb 2019

Climate Change

The West is struggling to hit its climate targets. What would the developing world do differently?

Stifled by its political systems and leadership challenges, the West will struggle to address its climate change targets by 2030. It is time to ask: how would the developing world do it?

Chandran Nair 15 Jan 2019

Future of Energy

Nigeria is turning to renewables to meet the energy demands of a growing population

Nigeria is in the midst of a population boom that has left the nation with just 10% of the energy it needs to supply its people.

Isabelle Gerretsen · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 06 Dec 2018

Climate Change

7 postcards from a flooded world

The rising sea levels and heavy rain caused by climate change are affecting people and their livelihoods across the world today. Here are seven reports from an already flooding planet.

Annia Ciezadlo and Preethi Nallu · Orb Media 11 Oct 2018

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Mini power grids could provide more than just power to rural Nigerians

Research suggests that mini power grids could boost local economies and provide jobs.

Nellie Peyton · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 03 Sep 2018

Nigeria

To power its growing population, Nigeria is turning to renewables

It's aiming to generate 30% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.

Isabelle Gerretsen · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 04 May 2018

Entrepreneurship

Forget internet scams: young Nigerians now use digital tech for good

The same technology that made Nigeria famous for cybercrime is now bringing jobs and opportunities to the country's digitally enabled young.

'Gbenga Sesan 26 Apr 2017

Nigeria

How do we reduce the economic burden of malaria on Nigeria?

Nigeria has one of the highest rates of malaria in the world, and Nigerians spend a large proportion of their income on treatment and prevention.

Obinna Onwujekwe · The Conversation 28 Apr 2016

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Partnership, not ownership will turbocharge Africa’s economy

These indigenous women in Africa are paying the price of climate change

This is how and why teachers from low income countries need more support

Why Nigeria's startups are the answer its healthcare system has been waiting for

These Nigerian schools are teaching more in a term than they used to in a year. Here's how

Three things Nigeria must do to end extreme poverty

Nigeria: what Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election means for Africa’s biggest economy

Here are 5 security challenges Nigeria’s leader must tackle

The West is struggling to hit its climate targets. What would the developing world do differently?

Nigeria is turning to renewables to meet the energy demands of a growing population

7 postcards from a flooded world

Mini power grids could provide more than just power to rural Nigerians

To power its growing population, Nigeria is turning to renewables

Forget internet scams: young Nigerians now use digital tech for good

How do we reduce the economic burden of malaria on Nigeria?

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